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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Nebraska
4 schools in Nebraska offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (4 of them public), with 3 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $35,779 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Nebraska
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 28 | $51,777 | $56,176 | $10,937 | $3,450 |
| Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 24 | $35,779 | $40,767 | n/a | $3,000 |
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $37,447 | n/a | $3,450 |
| Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,720 |
| Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,720 |
| Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,000 |
| Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
Cities with the most programs: Grand Island (1), Lincoln (1), North Platte (1), Scottsbluff (1).
What counts: dental support services: dental assisting, dental hygiene and dental lab technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant and hygienist programs are in Nebraska?
4 schools in Nebraska awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Nebraska has the highest earnings?
Central Community College in Grand Island, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $51,777 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Nebraska?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln charges $3,000 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do dental assisting and hygiene graduates make in Nebraska?
The typical certificate program in Nebraska reported median earnings of $35,779 one year after graduation and $39,107 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Dental assistant and hygienist programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.